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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.56, 1,785.32 and 734.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.56, 1,785.32 and 734.09 is: 1,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.56 : 1,785.32 = 734.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.56/1,785.32 = 734.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.56x = 1,785.32 × 734.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.56x = 1,310,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,572.96/1,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.16

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